Posted 22 days ago
Service Engineer - Field based
AI Summary
A multi-skilled Service Engineer carrying out maintenance, reactive callouts, and small works on fire alarm, emergency lighting, CCTV, intruder alarm, and access control systems, including fault diagnosis, reporting, and out-of-hours standby.
About this role
Newstaff Employment is recruiting for a multi-skilled Service Engineer to carry out maintenance, reactive callouts and small works on fire alarm, emergency lighting, CCTV, intruder alarm and access control systems.
- The role will involve diagnosing faults, liaising closely with the service team to ensure sufficient scheduling and completion of works.
- Complete accurate reporting including service reports.
- Complying with health and safety legislation, company policies and safe working conditions.
- Participate in the out-of-hours standby and call-out rota.
- Maintain the company vehicle.
- All other tasks as required.
Requirements
- Proven experience servicing and maintaining both Fire Alarm and Security systems.
- Strong knowledge of Fire Alarm systems and BS 5839.
- Fire Industry Association (FIA) qualifications or equivalent.
- Experience maintaining Emergency Lighting systems.
- An electrical background.
- Knowledge of integrated security systems (desirable).
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
- A full UK driving licence.
- ECS, CSCS and/or IPAF certification (preferred).
- A flexible approach with willingness to travel nationally and undertake occasional overnight stays.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of five years’ experience within the Fire & Security industry (preferred).
- Experience servicing and maintaining Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting systems.
- Electrical qualifications or relevant industry experience.
- Fire Extinguisher training (desirable).
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 8.30am – 5.30pm
- Overtime opportunities available
- Participation in on-call rota
Work Location: Field Based/On the road, Hertfordshire, Home counties, North London areas.
Benefits
Salary: £35,000 pa to £40,000 pa
Benefits:
- Company van (available for personal use)
- Company phone
- Company laptop
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Ongoing technical and personal development training
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Supportive and friendly working environment
Interested? Please email CV to annemarie.harrington@newsaffemployment.co.uk
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